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Name : Syngnathoides biaculeatus

Class : Actinopterygii

Order : Syngnathiformes

Family : Syngnathidae

Description :

This species is characterised by variable white and dark markings on the body and absence of caudal fin. Continuous superior and inferior trunk ridge with respective tail ridges. Dorsally deflected lateral trunk ridge behind anal ring, ends below superior tail ridge near rear base of dorsal fin. Colour of the body is green to brownish grey.

Size

Maximum length : 18.5 cm (TL), common length : 16-18 cm (TL)

Diet

Feeds on benthic crustaceans, planktonic invertebrates and fishes

Utilization

It is used as an aquarium fish

Gears

Trawl, gillnet